Background
WEST, Frank Lonzo was born on January 4, 1889 in Rutledge, Tennessee, United States. Son of Oscar L. and Lillie A. (Clapp) W.
WEST, Frank Lonzo was born on January 4, 1889 in Rutledge, Tennessee, United States. Son of Oscar L. and Lillie A. (Clapp) W.
Common Schools.
News boy, reporter, Knoxville Sentinel, Journal, Tribune and other newspapers. Elected Representative, 1913-1917. Republican cand. for speaker and minority leader.
Elected Tax Assessor, Knox Company, 1915, re-elected, 1920 and 1924. Appointed Clerk and Master, Chancery Division. 11, Knox Company, 1929.
Private, second Lieutenant, first Lieutenant, and Major, National. Guard and United States Army, Mexican Border, 1916 and in World War.
Member: Masons; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. American Legion (one of founders Tennessee Department). Woodmen of the World.
Junior. Order of United American Mechanics. Sons of the American Revolution.
Spouse Minnie K. Hodges, February 27, 1913, Knoxville, Tennessee.